Parish Pastoral Council…….………...Meets 2 nd Wednesdays at 5:45pm Finance Council.……………………….....……..4 th Wednesday at 5:45pm Choir……………………………….…..Practice each Thursday at 6:59pm Women’s Auxiliary.......……….…..2 nd Sunday following 11:00am Mass Knights of Columbus………….…………………3 rd Saturday at 11:30am Knights of Peter Claver……………………………4 th Saturday at 9:30am Knights of Peter Claver-4th Degree……………….. 4 th Saturday at 12pm Gracious Ladies-4th Degree…….…………………...1 st Saturday at 11am Ladies’ Auxiliary of Peter Claver...…………........3 rd Sunday at 12:45pm Spiritual Enrichment Committee..1 st Saturday every other month 10am Sandwich Making Ministry……….1 st & 3 rd Sunday following 8am Mass Free Lunch for Neighbors...……………………Wednesdays at 10:30am (sponsored by the KPC and Ladies Aux) Nevadans for the Common Good (Interfaith)……….4 th Thursday at 5:30pm Special Events .......................................................... Revival in February Gospel/Jazz Brunch 3rd Sunday in October Not Listed: Bible Study Group, Outreach, Liturgy Committee, Junior Knights and Daughters of Peter Claver. Please see bulletin for dates and time. ****************************************** Wedding Information – Please contact the office 6 months in advance and before any dates are considered. ***************************************** Baptismal Information – Please contact the office 3 months in advance and before any dates are considered. Rev. Lijo Abraham, O.SS.T. Administrator Deacon James Marek Office Staff Faith Formation Director Arsenia Eagan Administrative Assistant Birdie Ray Business Manager Pam Hunter Custodian Arnel Biares Director of Music Susan Briare Parish Office: 1920 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89106 Ph: (702) 648-6606 Fax: (702) 648-0352 Email: [email protected]Website: https://sjtac.org Office Hours: Monday– Thursday 9:00am—3:00pm Sunday: 9:00 am - 11:00 am Office is closed on Fridays and Saturdays ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH “BUILDING FOR GOD’S GLORY” Ministries and Organizations RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM October 27, 2019 MASS SCHEDULES Sunday 8 a.m. (Community Choir) & 11a.m. (Gospel Choir) Reconciliation (Confessions): between Sunday masses (other times please make an appointment)
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Parish Pastoral Council…….………...Meets 2nd Wednesdays at 5:45pm Finance Council.……………………….....……..4th Wednesday at 5:45pm Choir……………………………….…..Practice each Thursday at 6:59pm Women’s Auxiliary.......……….…..2nd Sunday following 11:00am Mass Knights of Columbus………….…………………3rd Saturday at 11:30am Knights of Peter Claver……………………………4th Saturday at 9:30am Knights of Peter Claver-4th Degree……………….. 4th Saturday at 12pm Gracious Ladies-4th Degree…….…………………...1st Saturday at 11am Ladies’ Auxiliary of Peter Claver...…………........3rd Sunday at 12:45pm Spiritual Enrichment Committee..1st Saturday every other month 10am Sandwich Making Ministry……….1st & 3rd Sunday following 8am Mass Free Lunch for Neighbors...……………………Wednesdays at 10:30am (sponsored by the KPC and Ladies Aux) Nevadans for the Common Good (Interfaith)……….4th Thursday at 5:30pm
Special Events .......................................................... Revival in February Gospel/Jazz Brunch 3rd Sunday in October
Not Listed: Bible Study Group, Outreach, Liturgy Committee, Junior Knights and Daughters of Peter Claver. Please see bulletin for dates and time.
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Wedding Information – Please contact the office 6 months in advance and before any dates are considered.
***************************************** Baptismal Information – Please contact the
office 3 months in advance and before any dates are considered.
Rev. Lijo Abraham, O.SS.T. Administrator
Deacon James Marek
Office Staff
Faith Formation Director Arsenia Eagan
Administrative Assistant Birdie Ray
Business Manager Pam Hunter
Custodian Arnel Biares
Director of Music Susan Briare
Parish Office:
1920 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89106 Ph: (702) 648-6606 Fax: (702) 648-0352 Email: [email protected]
Website: https://sjtac.org
Office Hours: Monday– Thursday 9:00am—3:00pm Sunday: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Office is closed on Fridays and Saturdays
ST. JAMES THE
APOSTLE ROMAN
CATHOLIC CHURCH “BUILDING FOR GOD’S GLORY”
Ministries and Organizations
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM
October 27, 2019
MASS SCHEDULES Sunday 8 a.m. (Community Choir)
& 11a.m. (Gospel Choir)
Reconciliation (Confessions): between Sunday masses (other times please make an appointment)
Rudy Brewington William Villano Anthony Canapa Ronald Reedom Yakkia Comminey Robert Smith Barbara Jones Gloria Smith Thomas Nicholson Paul Meachum Ava Urrea Catherine Tasker Eric Adams, Sr.
If you would like to add a family member to our prayer list, you may do so by contacting the parish.
~~ Sunday, October 27, 2019 ~~ Thirtieth Sunday of Ordinary Times
St. James needs to collect $ 7,500.00 each week in order to meet our operating expenses.
Please help us meet this goal
Online giving for the week Oct 14 - Oct 20, 2019: $320
October 20, 2019 Second Collection-World Mission: $321
Sunday Masses attendance 8:00 am: 75 11:00am: 127 May God Bless your generosity
ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH MISSION STATEMENT
Rooted in the Catholic Faith, in order to build up the reign of God, the mission of St. James the Apostle Catholic Church is to live out the message of Jesus Christ by worshipping God by serving the world.
If you would like to use your debit/credit card for your weekly offering, please stop by the church office. You can also set up automatic deposits from your bank to the church. Thank you for your contributions.
Please consider including your St. James family when planning your will.
Why Register In the Church Many people attend Mass here at our church, but are not registered parishioners. It is important to be registered and use your offering envelopes so that if you ever request a letter, whether it’s for being a godparent, sponsor, marriage, confirmation, tax statement or any other purpose, we can check our records and see that you attend Mass here. This would also benefit you if you would like to have your child enrolled in next year’s Religious Education Program. If you are not registered in the church, we cannot issue or sign any type of letter stating that you are a member of the parish, even if you attend Mass here. If you would like to register and receive offering envelopes, you must complete our registra-tion form. You may also use the parishioner’s updated form (green) located on the church lobby shelf for any changes to your address, email or phone number. If you have any questions, please contact the office.
St. James Land Status Initial Loan: $375,783.88
Monthly Payment of $3,788.75 (began Dec. 2012) Est. Balance as of Sept 30, 2019: $141,566.85
Respectfulness in the Sanctuary and the Vestibule Please refrain from talking during Mass. Also the vestibule is an exten-sion of the Sanctuary when Mass is going on. There are parishioners and little ones in the vestibule who want to participate in the Mass but need to sit in the vestibule. If there is a need to discuss other matters, please do so outside. Thank you!
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“The prayer of the lowly pierces the clouds; it does not rest until it reaches its goal, nor will it withdraw till the Most High Responds”—Sir35:17
October 27, 2019
8:00 am: Marie Albano† and the People of the Parish 11:00 am: Denver Santana†, Rex Martin Santana†, and Allen San Diego†
Sunday: October 27, 2019 Women’s Auxiliary Bake Sale Today Mass ~ 8:00 am Catechism Classes ~ 9:15 am - 10:30 am Mass ~ 11:00 am (Gospel Choir)
Thursday: October 31, 2019 Bible Study Group ~ 4:00 pm NO Gospel Choir Practice
Friday: November 1, 2019 ALL SAINTS DAY (day of obligation) Mass ~ 6:00 pm
Saturday: November 2, 2019 ALL SOULS DAY Knights of Peter Claver Practice ~ 10:00 am Gracious Ladies Mtg ~ 11:00 am
Special Collection next Sunday - November 3, 2019 for the Archdiocese for Military Services
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Ephesians 2:19-22; Psalm 19:2-5; Luke 6:12-16 Tuesday: Romans 8:18-25; Psalm 126:1b-6; Luke 13:18-21 Wednesday: Romans 8:26-30; Psalm 13:4-6; Lk 13:22-30 Thursday: Romans 8:31b-39; Psalm 109:21-22, 26-27, 30-31; Luke 13:31-35 Friday: Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14; Psalm 24:1-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Matthew 5:1-12a Saturday: Wisdom 3:1-9; Ps 23:1-6; Romans 5:5-11 or 6:3-9; John 6:37-40, or any readings from no. 668 or from the Masses for the Dead, nos. 1011-1016 Sunday: Wisdom 11:22 — 12:2; Psalm 145:1-2, 8-11, 13-14; 2 Thessalonians 1:11 — 2:2; Luke 19:1-10
New Members to the St. James Community
If you are a new member and have officially registered here at St. James Catholic Church, you are encouraged to a end a new members’ mee ng. Mee ngs are scheduled the second Sunday of each month a er the 11:00 am Mass. The next scheduled mee ng is November 10, 2019, with Robert Bass. If you have any ques-
ons, contact the parish office at 702-648-6606.
Catholic Stewardship Appeal (CSA)
St. James the Apostle’s 2019 assessment is $31,661. We re-ceived pledges in the amount of $39,235 from 102 parishioners and have payments of $29,945.50 We are encouraging our 300 registered households to participate in making this a successful “In Your light we are light.” appeal. Please remember that any funds received over our assessment obligation will be returned to St. James for our use.
“No gift is too small and no gift is too large!” The ministries that this campaign funds allows us together as a church to
reflect the light of Christ in many ways.
Thank you for your prayers and continuous support.
PLEASE SUPPORT OUR MINI GIFT SHOP LOCATED IN THE GATHERING SPACE
Small religious and other gift items
for special occasions All proceeds go to the Church!
THE LIVING BIBLE…St. James the Apostle will present its annual ‘The Living Bible’ on Sunday, November 10, 2019, at both Mases. November 10th is the Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time and is in conjunction with National Bible Week of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Presenters are invited to take part in this reflective spiritual presentation. This invitation is extended to all members of St. James. If you are interested, please see a member of the Spiritual Enrichment Ministry at 8am Mass (Mary Jennings, Shirley Celestine, or Lu Trantham); or at 11am Mass, (Patricia Bell, Mary Schirling, Martine O’Neil, or Robert Bass). There will be one practice on Saturday, November 9th at 11:00 am in the church. Thank you for your YES.
Saturday night for Sunday
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
Thank you St. James!! You did it again. You raised more money from this event than ever before and you did it with class.
Thanks to Susan Briare and the St. James Gospel Choir! You were superb, as usual. Thanks also to Brashawn Finks, Cedric
Peery and Latoya Silmon, our announcer, for a fabulous job.
Thanks also to the committee members who worked so diligently every year to put this event together. We are always in need of
additional support and we could not have been successful if not for all of the folks who came to our rescue on the day of the event.
Thank you all for your work and support in making the 16th Annual St. James Gospel Jazz Brunch a success!
E. Lavonne Lewis, Chairman
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BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES Oct 27: Lillie Wyatt, Ronald Reedom Oct 28: Vincent Alemar Oct 29: Dwight Dorman Oct 30: Michael Berry, Sr, Amber Ramos, Maria Nwokike
Nov 02: Rudolph Brewington, Stephen Okosisi Nov 03: Yvonne Hall, Christopher Usigbe, Jr. Nov 07: Xion Jones, Edward Urrea Nov 05: Gladys Lindsay Nov 09: Josephine Shack Nov 10: Linda Pietranton Nov 11: Adrian Johnson, Gregory Moore,Jr. Nov 12: Phyllis Herron Nov 13: Patricia Bell, Alex Alemar Nov 14: Anthony Canapa, Patricia Deschaine, Monroe Johnson Nov 15: Alex White Nov 16: Anniv: Eddie & Rhonda Hooper Nov 17: K Amir Mayweather, Olga Perales Nov 18: Carolyn Parks, Ava Urrea Nov 19: Sylvia Scott, Patricia Smith, Yvonne Gonzales Anniv: Edward & Amy Urrea Nov 20: Mary Duran, Marian Burns, Rigo Chimal Nov 21: Patricia McBrown, Nov 22: Phillip Daniel, Deacon James Marek, Emma Sishu Nov 25: June Miller, Gordon Washington Nov 23: Madison Taylor, Anniv: James & Yvonne Hall Nov 27: Emily Koch Nov 28: Edna Sanford, Theresia Tuty Nov 29: John Matthews
If your birthday or anniversary date is missing and you are a registered parishioner, please contact the church office.
If you are 18 years of age or older, or know someone who is, and would like to become Catholic, the Church has a special program to help you through this process. Also, if you were baptized into the Catholic faith but have not received your Sacraments of Confirmation or First Eucharist, this program is for you as well.
Please contact Ms. Eagan in the Faith Formation office for more details.
Sacraments of Baptism and Matrimony
If you would like to have your child baptized or would like to be married in the Church, you must complete the preparation process. Contact Ms. Eagan in the Faith Formation office for details.
Victim Advocacy Number If you believe you are a victim of sexual and/or physically abused, please call our 24hr-hotline at 702-235-7723.
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
The National Collection for the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA is scheduled for the weekend of 3 November 2019. The AMS receives no funding from the U.S. Government or the U.S. Military, has no parishes for weekly in-pew collections, and must rely primarily on private donations to fund an annual operating budget of over $8 million.
Established as a Military Archdiocese in 1985 by St. John Paul II, the AMS is responsible for providing all pastoral ministries to those serving in the United States Armed Services, enrolled in U.S. Military Acade-mies, undergoing treatment in 153 Department of Veterans Affairs Medi-cal Centers, and their families. Their pastoral care extends to those who hail from all 50 states and from the U.S. territories, stationed in bases around the world, including here in Southern Nevada.
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops approved a national collection for the Archdiocese for the Military Services every three years. These funds help to make possible important initiatives for the military, including marriage retreats, catechetical certification, and seminarian programs.
Please be generous to the Archdiocese for the Military Services serving Catholic military men and women and their families who are part of this global archdiocese - many who hail from parishes in our own diocese - with your donation to the 2019 Triennial National Collection for the AMS. Let us help them to serve those who serve.
May the Lord bless you and your families for your faithfulness and gener-osity.
Sincerely yours in Christ, + George Leo Thomas Bishop of Las Vegas
Foundational Faith Formation
Do you want to learn more about our Catholic faith? The Diocese of Las Vegas is providing ongoing formation for a solid foundation in Catholic teaching. The topics of-fered are important to all adult Catholics, particularly those who volunteer in parish ministries and especially classroom catechists. This year’s courses include Spirituality, Christol-ogy I, Introduction to Scripture, and Catholic Beliefs & Tra-ditions.
Classes take place from 6:30—8:30 pm on: Tuesdays, St Thomas More (English) Tuesdays, St Peter (English & Español) Wednesdays, St Joseph, Husband of Mary (English) Thursdays, Christ the King (English) Thursdays, Holy Family (English & Español) Saturdays, Prince of Peace in English 10 am—12 noon
Spirituality and Introduction to Scripture begin the week of October 1st and continue through November 14. Christology I and Catholic Beliefs and Traditions begin the week of January 7 and continue through February 29.
For more information or to register, contact Zaydeé P. Castor at [email protected] (702) 735 - 6044
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It’s that time of year again. Last year, with your help, we were able to make 42 Thanksgiving Baskets! We are now again starting our food drive. All items are due by Sunday, November 10, 2019. We will also need people to help deliver the baskets Thursday, November 21, 2019.
Items Needed Per Basket Green Beans, Corn and Peas
Canned Sweet Potatoes, Canned Cranberries,
Cake Mix Cake Frosting,
Macaroni & Cheese, Stuffing Mix,
Gravy Mix Packet Instant Mashed Potatoes Box or Packet,
Jiffy Corn Bread Mix Small Bag of Rice,
Oil, 5 lbs. Sugar, 5 lbs. Flour
Cash Donations are also accepted.
Any questions, please contact the Church Office or Linda Pietranton at 702-809-1619.
Light a Candle, Say a Prayer, - Did you know we have a spe-cial reserved area for prayer in our church? It's our little Blessed Sacrament chapel, and it's located in the Northwest corner of the church. There, we reserve some consecrated hosts - the Body of Christ - in the tabernacle (that is why we have a candle burning in that area). We also have a panel of votive candles. A strong tradition among Christians since the beginning of the Church is to light a candle, while saying a prayer for a loved one or for a special intention. The lighted candle represents Christ, the Light of the World, who brings light and life into our lives. Donations are made when lighting a candle. So, take a moment after mass sometime, to visit Our Lord in the chapel, and Light a Candle, Say a Prayer, and Support your Church!
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Newman Center
St. Albert Education Gala Sam’s Town Hawthorne Room
November 15, 2019 at 7 pm Tickets and Tables are for sale at
Stalbertgala.givesmart.com
This event will celebrate Catholic Education at the St. Albert Education Gala with a three course dinner, silent auction, edu-cators’ awards, and entertainment. Proceeds will benefit the Construction of the new Catholic Church at UNLV. Please contact Sam at [email protected] for further infor-mation. Semi-formal attire suggested
40 Days For Life September 25—November 3,2019
Here’s how to take part in 40 Days for Life in our community: Vigil loca on: Next to 872 E. Sahara. See website (below) for exact area (located inside the parking lot of the 7th Day Adven st Church at 864 E. Sahara Ave.)
Vigil hours: 7 am to 7 pm daily. (Church's typically adopt a day! See website below for more info.)
Learn more … get involved … and sign up for prayer mes by visi ng our campaign at the web address shown below!
40Daysfor Life.com/Las Vegas
A Night of Fun and Fellowship at SEAS In honor of the 25th Anniversary of the Dedication of St. Eliza-beth Ann Seton Catholic Church in June 2020, SEAS would like to invite you to a complimentary pre-anniversary perfor-mance of Bible Bingo on Saturday, November 9 at 5:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall at 1811 Pueblo Vista Dr., LV, NV 89128. Bible Bingo is a family-friendly, interactive comedy show full of bible trivia, audience interaction, Catholic humor, improvised moments, and the game of BINGO with wacky prizes. Admis-sion is FREE with a $0 general admission ticket. Tickets are required for entrance and seating is limited so get your tickets at the SEAS Kairos Gift Shop today, or reserve your tickets at Will Call by contacting Patty Janura (702-804-8326) at [email protected]. Learn more at www.seaslv.org.
The Southern Nevada Guild of the Catholic Medical Association invites you to the
Annual Diocesan “White Mass”
Wednesday, October 30th at 6:00 PM at Our Lady of Las Vegas Parish, 3050 Alta Drive. A reception will follow the Mass in McFarland Hall.
The White Mass, celebrated on or near the Feast of Saint Luke, patron saint of physicians, is a special Mass for Catholic physicians, nurses, health care professionals, and their families, in which a blessing is offered to these faithful men and women in the medical professions who care for God’s people with compassion. To RSVP or for more information, please email: [email protected]
Please visit our Remembrance Table near the Blessed Sacrament—Next Sunday
If you have a deceased loved one’s picture you would like displayed, please submit it to the parish office.
